MOF-Sensitized Solar Cells Enabled by a Pillared Porphyrin Framework
Abstract
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are highly ordered, functionally tunable supramolecular materials with the potential to improve dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Several recent reports have indicated that photocurrent can be generated in Grätzel-type DSSC devices when MOFs are used as the sensitizer. However, the specific role(s) of the incorporated MOFs and the potential influence of residual MOF precursor species on device performance are unclear. Herein, we describe the assembly and characterization of a simplified DSSC platform in which isolated MOF crystals are used as the sensitizer in a planar device architecture. We selected a pillared porphyrin framework (PPF) as the MOF sensitizer, taking particular care to avoid contamination from light-absorbing MOF precursors. Photovoltaic and electrochemical characterization under simulated 1-sun and wavelength-selective illumination revealed photocurrent generation that is clearly ascribable to the PPF MOF. In conclusion, continued refinement of highly versatile MOF structure and chemistry holds promise for dramatic improvements in emerging photovoltaic technologies.
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- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Publication Date:
- Research Org.:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1406370
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-2017-11246J
Journal ID: ISSN 1932-7447; 658036; TRN: US1703133
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- Resource Type:
- Accepted Manuscript
- Journal Name:
- Journal of Physical Chemistry. C
- Additional Journal Information:
- Journal Volume: 121; Journal Issue: 9; Journal ID: ISSN 1932-7447
- Publisher:
- American Chemical Society
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; 14 SOLAR ENERGY
Citation Formats
Spoerke, Erik D., Small, Leo J., Foster, Michael E., Wheeler, Jill, Ullman, Andrew M., Stavila, Vitalie, Rodriguez, Mark, and Allendorf, Mark D. MOF-Sensitized Solar Cells Enabled by a Pillared Porphyrin Framework. United States: N. p., 2017.
Web. doi:10.1021/acs.jpcc.6b11251.
Spoerke, Erik D., Small, Leo J., Foster, Michael E., Wheeler, Jill, Ullman, Andrew M., Stavila, Vitalie, Rodriguez, Mark, & Allendorf, Mark D. MOF-Sensitized Solar Cells Enabled by a Pillared Porphyrin Framework. United States. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.6b11251
Spoerke, Erik D., Small, Leo J., Foster, Michael E., Wheeler, Jill, Ullman, Andrew M., Stavila, Vitalie, Rodriguez, Mark, and Allendorf, Mark D. Wed .
"MOF-Sensitized Solar Cells Enabled by a Pillared Porphyrin Framework". United States. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.6b11251. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1406370.
@article{osti_1406370,
title = {MOF-Sensitized Solar Cells Enabled by a Pillared Porphyrin Framework},
author = {Spoerke, Erik D. and Small, Leo J. and Foster, Michael E. and Wheeler, Jill and Ullman, Andrew M. and Stavila, Vitalie and Rodriguez, Mark and Allendorf, Mark D.},
abstractNote = {Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are highly ordered, functionally tunable supramolecular materials with the potential to improve dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Several recent reports have indicated that photocurrent can be generated in Grätzel-type DSSC devices when MOFs are used as the sensitizer. However, the specific role(s) of the incorporated MOFs and the potential influence of residual MOF precursor species on device performance are unclear. Herein, we describe the assembly and characterization of a simplified DSSC platform in which isolated MOF crystals are used as the sensitizer in a planar device architecture. We selected a pillared porphyrin framework (PPF) as the MOF sensitizer, taking particular care to avoid contamination from light-absorbing MOF precursors. Photovoltaic and electrochemical characterization under simulated 1-sun and wavelength-selective illumination revealed photocurrent generation that is clearly ascribable to the PPF MOF. In conclusion, continued refinement of highly versatile MOF structure and chemistry holds promise for dramatic improvements in emerging photovoltaic technologies.},
doi = {10.1021/acs.jpcc.6b11251},
journal = {Journal of Physical Chemistry. C},
number = 9,
volume = 121,
place = {United States},
year = {Wed Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 2017},
month = {Wed Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 2017}
}
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